Festool guarantees quick, clean and mobile cuts in next to no time when cutting insulating materials with the new ISC 240 cordless insulating-material saw. Revolutionary: The new mobile 18-volt saw can quickly and precisely cut flexible insulating materials such as mineral and natural fibre materials, as well as polyurethane, polystyrene and hard mineral fibre boards. The ergonomic design and low weight of the saw ensure a high level of comfort while working. The combination of specially developed cutting sets, a high-torque EC-TEC motor and powerful battery packs ensures speed and endurance in equal measure.
There is a wide range of different insulating materials on the market and they are getting stronger: From glass and stone wool, soft wood fibre insulating materials and hemp to polyurethane (PUR/PIR) and polystyrene boards (EPS/XPS). "With our new cordless insulating-material saw, we have created a completely new system for processing insulating materials which has never existed in this form before," explains Boris Seyfried, product manager for the new saw. Until now, glass and stone wool have normally been processed with a classic insulating material knife. As material thickness increases, however, there is a limit to what the insulation knife can handle and successfully cut, especially in terms of achieving accurate angles. This is why expensive and inflexible cutting equipment is increasingly being used which, due to its weight and size, is rather impractical for mobile applications. The solutions frequently offered on the market, such as electric reciprocating saws, are equally cumbersome for processing flexible natural fibre insulating materials because they are unwieldy and heavy in daily use – making one-handed operation almost impossible. With its new ISC 240 cordless insulating-material saw, Festool has developed a unique all-rounder: It is powered by batteries for mobile insulating material cutting on construction sites and, without a cable, ensures full freedom of movement. Whether the user is on a roof, scaffolding or on the ground, its low weight, rubber-coated handles and perfectly balanced design makes it ideal for achieving maximum comfort while working, even one-handed. "Our new saw can now even efficiently and cleanly process hard-to-cut, flexible natural fibre insulating materials such as soft wood fibre or hemp insulating materials. This speeds up the processing of natural insulating materials, which also makes it more appealing to the trade and to customers."
The new ISC 240 cordless insulating-material saw is perfect for:
- Insulating external and internal walls of timber frame constructions,
- Between and under rafter insulation on the roof with mineral wool and natural fibre insulating materials,
- Insulating the highest floors of buildings (attics),
- Flat roof insulation with PUR and stone wool,
- Over-rafter insulation with PUR,
- Façade insulation with stone and glass wool.
Versatility is the trump card
Its degree of versatility is what makes the new insulating-material saw so special: Thanks to its serrated cutting set, it is perfect for flexible insulating materials such as mineral wool and natural fibres. The cordless insulating-material saw uses the cross-set cutting set and the adapter table to cut polyurethane and polystyrene insulating boards and pressure-resistant mineral wool. Both cutting sets are available in two lengths: With a cutting depth of 240 and 350 mm. The special serrated blade geometry cuts the insulating material with minimal dust production. "A mobile dust extractor can be connected via an extraction adapter to make working clean and healthy. This is beneficial in particular with the cross-set cutting set with gearing since this produces a lot of chips. A tradesperson can quickly and conveniently swap out the cutting set with the quick change system to suit the different materials and material strengths," explains Seyfried. Thanks to the guide rail and angle stop, the saw can also be converted into a semi-stationary workstation which enables precise dead-straight and accurately angled repeat cuts. Furthermore, the new saw's design and special rubber coating give it the sturdiness it needs for heavy use on construction sites.
Wide product range for efficiently processing insulating materials
With this addition, Festool offers a wide product range for the efficient processing of insulating materials: The Univers SSU 200 and IS 330 sword saws are specially designed for pressure-resistant wood fibre insulating materials as well as polyurethane and polystyrene insulating boards. Precise cutting thanks to integrated guide groove in the aluminium die-cast table for use with the guide rail and mitre cuts of up to 60°. With the new ISC 240 insulating-material saw, Festool has created the perfect addition, enabling the processing of flexible mineral and natural fibre insulating materials up to a cutting depth of 350 mm – as a mobile cordless solution.
SERVICE all-inclusive
The new ISC 240 cordless insulating-material saw also includes the "SERVICE all-inclusive" package. It includes: 36 months of free of charge repairs, 36 months of theft protection, a 10 year spare part warranty and 15 days money back guarantee. This applies to the tool, the battery packs and the charging device. Visit www.festool.co.uk/service for more information.
Further information is available at www.festool.co.uk